15 Random 78 RPM 10" Records Lot: 1940s/50s Pop Vocals Big Band Crooners Jazz EZ for Sale

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15 Random 78 RPM 10" Records Lot: 1940s/50s Pop Vocals Big Band Crooners Jazz EZ For Sale

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15 Random 78 RPM 10" Records Lot: 1940s/50s Pop Vocals Big Band Crooners Jazz EZ:
$19.78

15 Random 78 RPM 10" Records Lot: Primarily 1940s and 1950s and Occasional 1930sPopular Vocalists, Big Band, Crooners, Jazz, Easy Listening and other Popular Styles- Untested

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I have box after box after box full of great 78 RPM 10-inch records that need distributed to music lovers. This sale is my way of letting stacks of records go cheaply to adventurous collectors who enjoy surprises and want to broaden their horizons. I can make this offer because selling record lots this way saves me well over an hour of preparation time per lot.

If you would rather know what you're getting up front then please see my other listings where I spend a lot of time researching, photographing, grading and describing records individually or in lots.

But again, if you want a deal because my time investment is minimized, keep reading ...

The selection of records in a random lot are pulled from the same pool of records that I pick from for my curated lots. The only difference is how much time I spend on the lot after picking the records.

I'll assemble your 78 RPM record lot as blindly as I can. The records in the photo above are just examples of what might be in your lot - not the actual random lot I make for you. The lot will all be 10-inch records. I'll give all of the records randomly picked a quick look and eliminate any that are cracked or otherwise look unplayable. If any records are so scratched or pitted that I wouldn't want to put them on my own turntable, I won't include them. I'll try to minimize duplication of artists in the lot, but once in a while duplicated artists might happen. I definitely won't put more than one copy of the same record in a single lot. In the end, there will be a stack of records that I believe are playable. Most will probably be graded V+ to E-, but some could be better or worse. Some of the records will for sure need a good cleaning by the buyer. Record labels could be worn or have writing or stickers.

Disclaimer: Since I will not clean or play test any of the records, the records are sold as is with no guarantee of playability. I won't include any records in the lot if I don't think they are winners in some sense.My goal is to provide a stack of records that can all be played and enjoyed.You never know for sure how well any record will play until you actually play it though and it's possible you might find a clunker or two in the lot.

I am providing sleeves for the records. If I have used sleeves on hand, I may use them. Otherwise I'll be providing brand new sleeves. The sleeves I generally use are Antique Green colored Bags Unlimited Kraft-Paper sleeves like you see in the photos.

Cleaning before playing is highly recommended. After all, these records have had 70 or 80 years or so to accumulate dust, dirt and other manner of soiling.It should be no surprise that many should be cleaned to get the best possible sound. The cleaning is left to the buyer in the interest of keeping prices down.Expect to see some dust, dirt, grime, spots and maybe occasional fingerprints, stains or whatnot on the records since I won't be spending the time to clean that stuff off. Cleaning tips are described below, in case you're not familiar with record cleaning.

Expect to see some surface scuffs on most of these records. Sometimes you'll see some scratches, needle runs, tiny surface pits, groove wear, edge flakes/chips, slight warpsor insignificant lamsthat don't affect playability. I don't knowingly sell records with cracks unless insignificant.I did not play test these records. Some will sound better than others. Expect varying levels of record surface noise (like crackle, ticks, clicks in some cases) and you'll probably not be disappointed.

Regarding Multiple Lot Orders:

If I have an active shipping discount offer that you want to take advantage of - like "buy 3 and get free shipping" - you have to add the items to your shopping cart and go to your cart to see the discount.

Additionally, there is a limit of 3 lots per order. Three of these 15-record lots of 78s makes for a very heavy package. More than three lots might be too heavy for me to handle. Even though will let you add as many records as you want to an order, we might have to cancel the order and redo it if more than three 15-record lots are better results by cleaning the records before playing:Before I play most old records that look a bit dirty, I usually clean them. If lightly soiled, a damp record cleaning cloth might do the trick. But for dirtier records, washing works pretty well. It's not hard. Washing has the potential to affect labels, but doesn’t normally cause any serious harm. This is how I do it: Lay out a bath towel next to the kitchen sink and place a record on it. Add a little dish soap to warm water in the sink. Dip a soft cloth, suitable for record cleaning, in the soaped water and wring out much of the water. I use a record cleaning sponge that is designed to be safe for records. Gently rub the dampened cloth over one side of the record following the grooves in a circular motion as much as is needed to pick up dust and some fingerprints. Repeat for the other side. Rinse both sides with cool or warm (not hot) running water and place the record on a drier part of the bath towel. Use a hand towel to press the record gently from the top side to get most of the moisture off the labels and grooves. Flip the record and repeat the drying. (Don't use too much pressure when drying or you could break the record.) Let the record stand for a while in a drying rack if you have one, or securely leaning against something while allowing air flow. Sometimes extra attention is needed to remove stubborn specks that may be stuck to the surface. By the way, don't use alcohol or vinyl record cleaners on shellac 78s because those liquids can damage the records.

Shipping Notes: There will be an abundance of padding to help ensure safe travels. I'm an expert record packer, if I do say so myself! Rest assured that I know what I'm doing when it comes to packing shellac records for safe shipping. I always pack carefully.

Please see the photos for more info and a closer look at condition. Use your zoom-in powers for a real close look.
A word on costs for safely shipping shellac 78 RPM records: They are fragile and easily breakable. (You know that!) If shipped in packaging that would be perfectly safe for a vinyl record, the chance of breakage is pretty good. I pack shellac 78's in an oversize box with plenty of padding. Proper packing materials cost me a bundle per package and the costs keep going up. On top of that, another pile of money is needed to buy the USPS media mail postage. Shipping costs are very real and add up to more than most people realize. It might not be apparent to you, but the amount that I ask you to pay for shipping is actually less than what it actually costs me to ship a may be easier to find more of what you're interested in if you browse by Store Categoryin my store.

I always add descriptive comments that hopefully make the condition more clear. COMMENTS IN THE DESCRIPTION ARE A PART OF THE GRADE. Buyers should be able to make informed decisions based on the letter grade, comments, photos and sound samples (if provided).
THE GRADE LISTED IN THE "ITEM SPECIFICS" SECTION IS THE GOLDMINE/ GRADE. THE VJM GRADE IS SHOWN IN DESCRIPTION AND CONDITION NOTES ONLY.
Record grading is heavily reliant on physical appearance, but also takes the sound of the record into consideration. That is why I play-test all 78s before assigning a final grade.(If no play-test was done, then the visual-only grade should be considered provisional, not final.)The play-test can slightly raise or lower the grade derived by visual inspection. For instance, a record might look E- but sound E+ and end up graded E. Some level of general background record surface noise is expected with 78s even when surfaces look really good. General background record surface noise only lowers a grade if it seems excessive for the visual condition. I always comment on the level of background surface noise heard during my play tests. Record label condition is also noted and can, but doesn't necessarily, affect grade.The VJM record grading System vs. The Goldmine record grading system(This is my interpretation / adaptation of the guidelines. The attempt at mapping VJM grades to Goldmine grades is my own and is probably not perfect.)
N (VJM) vs. M (Goldmine). New and unplayed (rarely used since it is next to impossible to assert "unplayed" for unsealed records).
N- (VJM) vs. NM or M- (Goldmine). Looks very close to perfect, but may have been played. Signs of wear or damage are negligible. Any extremely small imperfections should be noted.
E+ (VJM) vs. EX (Goldmine). Looks and plays extremely well with only light signs of handling and light wear. There may be very light, superficial scuffs / marks. Record surface noise is typically negligible but may be reasonably mild if noted.
E (VJM) vs. VG+ (Goldmine). Glossy with mostly insignificant signs of wear like light surface scuffs or small blemishes whose effect on play is minimal. Small blemishes, such as a tiny shellac pimple, that might be heard for a few revolutions could exist but usually will be noted.
E- (VJM) vs. VG (Goldmine). E- represents a higher end average grade for a 78. Retains some shine but may have a more significant covering of light surface scuffs and a few light scratches. Record surface noise is more noticeable but the record plays fine and the music can be enjoyed.
V+ (VJM) vs. VG- (Goldmine). V+ represents a lower end average grade for a 78. Scuffs, light scratches and general use has dulled the finish somewhat. Wear is moderate to mildly heavy. Distortion and distractions while playing are not overwhelming. Surface noise is heard but the music is not buried by it. Still, no skips or repeats during play.
V (VJM) vs. G+ (Goldmine). Moderately heavy wear, but still very playable. Surface noise and scratches are more audible, possibly competing with the music levels, but not overtaking them.
V- (VJM) vs. G (Goldmine). Quite playable still, but distortion and heavy greying may be evident especially in louder passages. Surface noise and scratches may be quite loud, competing with the music for attention, but the music can still be heard well enough to be enjoyed. The listener may be required to tolerate heavier surface noise.
G+, G-, G (VJM) vs. G- (Goldmine). Different degrees of a grade for records with thoroughly dulled surfaces and probably lots of scuffs and scratches. Can still be played without skips or sticks. The music might be nearly buried in surface noise but can certainly be heard.
Grades of F and Pare reserved for records that are in very, very bad shape that play with more serious issues. I will almost never bother to offer records with F or P grades for sale. With rare exceptions, nobody wants them.
I m p o r t T a x e s / F e e s F o r I n t e r n a t i o n a l B u y e r s
For items to be delivered outside of the USA, buyers should be aware that any customs fees / taxes that are required by your government are your responsibility and are not covered by the cost of the item or the shipping charges.
S h i p m e n t S a f e t y
I promise to pack your item securely, no matter what it is. Everything I ship gets packed well, so don't worry about a thing.
If appropriate I will add insurance coverage. Sometimes I will add signature tracking (USA) when your item is shipped. Signature tracking ensures that the postal service doesn't leave your valuable item unattended on your doorstep out in the sun or rain - it has to be handed over face to face. If you order something rare and/or worth a bit, be prepared to have to accept delivery in person.
W h a t a b o u t c o m b i n e d s h i p p i n g f o r m u l t i p l e i t e m s ?
When multiple items are shipped together, I can almost always give you a better deal on the shipping cost compared to the individual shipping costs. I promise to give you the best rate possible based on the items purchased and the shipping method required.
For "Buy It Now" items (most of what I offer), simply add each item that you want to your shopping cart. When ready to commit to buying, request a total from me from your cart and I'll send an invoice as soon as I can.Since I'm not a computer and I do other things like sleep and take the dogs for walks, you might not receive an immediate response, but I will get back to you as soon as possible. If you decide to pay for items you want individually instead of requesting a total from the shopping cart, I will promptly send back whatever money I can for a shipping discount.

Some items are not compatible for combined shipping.
Combining shipping might require changing the shipping method or increase packaging materials expense.
A few items that I offer are not eligible for combined shipping.
Of course it is ok to ask about combined shipping costs up front. You have to tell me exactly what you intend to buy and where it will be shipped. I can't always give an exact cost, but I can at least give you an estimate.
I reserve the right to limit the number or total value of items that I'm willing to send in a single package.
For international sales I use 's international shipping program. Combined shipping depends on the shipping program rules in place at the time of shipment. It is possible that no combined shipping discount is available for international orders.

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15 Random 78 RPM 10" Records Lot: 1940s/50s Pop Vocals Big Band Crooners Jazz EZ For Sale

15 Random 78 RPM 10" Records Lot: 1940s/50s Pop Vocals Big Band Crooners Jazz EZ: $19.78

15 Random 78 RPM 10" Records Lot: 1940s/50s Pop Vocals Big Band Crooners Jazz EZ:
$19.78